Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton though make four tweaks to the team that picked up a 3-1 win over Bournemouth. Jason Steele is back in goal while Solly March, Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood are included, with the latter making his first Premier League start.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There’s no changes from the Villa side that claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Premier League last time out however, with the hosts keeping faith in the team that won at Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
But for Unai Emery and Roberto De Zerbi, this weekend presents an opportunity to atone for lacklustre exits from the EFL Cup in midweek. With defeats against Everton and Chelsea respectively, both Villa and Brighton will hope they can bounce back with the win.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The surprise packages of the 2022-23 season, earning places in European competition with their scintillating form, both Villa and the Seagulls have started strongly again this term, and will be determined to ensure they are not one-trick ponies.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the 2023-24 Premier League season, as Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion meet in a crucial clash for both of their top-six aspirations at Villa Park!
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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